Browsing: American Revolution

A New York Times bestselling historian uncovers the early life and military career of George Washington — including his role in igniting the French and Indian War when he was an officer. “Lively, well-researched… A discerning history of pre-Revolutionary America and the man who shaped its future” (Kirkus Reviews).

This “illuminating and absorbing” biography (The New York Times Book Review) tells the story of one of America’s complicated Founding Fathers, James Madison — a man who designed the Constitution, co-founded the Republican party, and shaped the nation in ways that still reverberate today.

With nearly 2,500 five-star ratings on Goodreads: A National Book Award–winning author paints a vivid portrait of George Washington in this definitive biography. This perceptive look at the first US president “deserves a place on every American’s bookshelf” (The New York Times Book Review).

Set during the American Revolution, this “page-turning” New York Times bestseller (Booklist starred review) sheds light on Alexander Hamilton’s profound romance with Elizabeth Schuyler. “A juicy answer to Ron Chernow’s Alexander Hamilton” (Cosmopolitan), with over 2,800 five-star Goodreads ratings.

How did the United States come to abandon the Jeffersonian ideal of government in favor of the Hamiltonian model? This eye-opening book reveals the truth — and lasting consequences — of an infamous rivalry.

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson played a pivotal role in shaping the future of the United States. This thought-provoking New York Times bestseller takes a fresh look at their turbulent relationship and its impact in a time of revolution.

“Original and provocative” (Booklist): In December 1777, discontent spread within George Washington’s troops — and the general was forced to exercise all his political skill to win back trust and rebuild his reputation. With over 600 five-star Goodreads ratings!

“Deeply moving, superbly researched” (New York Times bestselling author Alex Kershaw): Learn the story of the Immortal 400, an elite regiment that fought key battles in pursuit of independence. “One of the most extraordinary books on the American Revolution that I have read” (Thomas Fleming).

The successful 1776 revolt against British rule in North America has been hailed almost universally as a great step forward…

This New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize winner from the author of Alexander Hamilton provides a groundbreaking look at the life of George Washington. “Truly magnificent… Well-researched, well-written, and absolutely definitive” (The Washington Post).